Leverkusen's Robin Dutt on the touchline against Schalke on March 24, 2012
Werder Bremen appoint Robin Dutt as manager
Werder Bremen appoint Robin Dutt to replace Thomas Schaff as manager on a three-year contract.
May 27, 16:18
Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri react during the match against Fiorentina on January 20, 2013
Walter Mazzarri proud of Napoli reign
New Inter Milan coach Walter Mazzarri reflects on a memorable three-and-a-half year spell as Napoli manager weeks after swapping Naples for the San Siro.
May 27, 16:03
Valencia's Adil Rami celebrates his late goal against Paris Saint-Germain on February 12, 2013
Inter Milan, Roma hold Adil Rami talks?
Valencia defender Adil Rami's agent holds talks with Serie A duo Roma and Inter Milan over a summer transfer, according to reports.
May 27, 15:50
Paris Saint-Germain's boss Carlo Ancelotti reacts on the touchline in the match against Montpellier on March 29, 2013
Zlatan Ibrahimovic wants Carlo Ancelotti to stay at Paris Saint-Germain
Zlatan Ibrahimovic urges Carlo Ancelotti to stay at Paris Saint-Germain and help build a dynasty in the French capital.
May 27, 15:35
Sergio Ramos slides on the floor as he celebrates scoring the opening goal against Getafe on January 27, 2013
Sergio Ramos: 'Jose Mourinho deserves respect'
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos insists that he has nothing but respect for Jose Mourinho as a coach.
May 27, 15:20
Vicente Del Bosque
Vicente del Bosque explains Fernando Torres, Iker Casillas inclusions
Spain manager Vicente del Bosque explains the reasons behind his decision to include Fernando Torres, Javi Martinez and Iker Casillas in a provisional 26-man squad for the Confederations Cup.
May 27, 15:05
Malaga's Isco Alarcon celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Porto on March 13, 2013
Isco 'honoured' by Real Madrid interest
Malaga playmaker Isco admits that he is honoured by reported interest in his services from Real Madrid but wants to play first-team football.
May 27, 14:52
Roma's Pablo Osvaldo appeals a foul against Chievo on December 16, 2012
Pablo Daniel Osvaldo slams "clueless" Aurelio Andreazzoli
Roma striker Pablo Daniel Osvaldo brands his manager Aurelio Andreazzoli "clueless" following his side's Coppa Italia defeat to rivals Lazio.
May 27, 14:41
Chelsea's Fernando Torres celebrates scoring against Everton on May 19, 2013
Juan Mata, Fernando Torres named in Spain's Confederations Cup squad
Spain manager Vicente del Bosque includes eight Premier League players in a provisional 26-man squad for next month's Confederations Cup.
May 27, 14:28
Neymar
Dani Alves: 'Neymar aware of Barcelona demands'
Dani Alves insists that Neymar is ready to impress at Barcelona and knows he will be under huge pressure to deliver in Spain from the outset.
May 27, 14:10
Sebastien Corchia playing for Sochaux on October 30, 2011
Bastia, Sochaux fail to break deadlock
Sochaux guarantee their place in Ligue 1 next season with a final-day goalless draw against Bastia.
May 26, 21:17
Nancy defender Yassine Jebbour in action on February 3, 2013
Nancy finish with Brest success
Nancy captain Sebastien Puygrenier scores twice to help his side record a final-day victory over Brest in Ligue 1.
May 26, 21:03
Cheick Diabate is congratulated by team mates after scoring his second goal against Newcastle on December 6, 2012
Bordeaux finish seventh with Cheick Diabate brace
Cheick Diabate scores twice as Bordeaux finish the season with a 2-1 home victory against Evian.
May 26, 20:53
Nice's Eric Bautheac and Jeremy Pied celebrate their team's win over Paris Saint-Germain on December 1, 2012
Nice gatecrash Europa League places
Nice snatch fourth place and Europa League qualification with a 2-0 win at Ajaccio.
May 26, 20:51
St Etienne's Josuha Guilavogui in action on October 1, 2011
Draw sees Lille, Saint-Etienne miss out on fourth
Lille and Saint-Etienne play out a frustrating 1-1 draw that sees both sides pipped by Nice to fourth place in the battle for Europa League places.
May 26, 20:49
Hatem Ben Arfa
Hatem Ben Arfa tracked by Monaco?
Newcastle United playmaker Hatem Ben Arfa is reportedly being tracked by big-spending Monaco as they build for a return to Ligue 1.
May 26, 19:56
Marseille goalkeeper Steve Mandanda in action on April 14, 2013
Marseille determined to keep star duo
Marseille insist that they have no intention of selling Steve Mandanda or Nicolas N'Koulou to Monaco this summer.
May 26, 19:40
Toulouse midfielder Etienne Capoue during his sides match against Nice on 20 August, 2011
Etienne Capoue likely to leave Toulouse
Toulouse coach Alain Casanova admits that he is struggling to retain the services of French international midfielder Etienne Capoue.
May 26, 19:14
Nice's Eric Bautheac and Jeremy Pied celebrate their team's win over Paris Saint-Germain on December 1, 2012
Team News: Jeremy Pied returns for Nice
Nice recall Jeremy Pied to the starting XI this evening as they search for three precious points at Ajaccio.
May 26, 18:47
Lille's Aurelien Chedjou during his side's match against Bayern Munich on November 7, 2012
Team News: Aurelien Chedjou fit for Lille
Lille central defender Aurelien Chedjou passes a fitness test to start tonight's crunch Ligue 1 clash with Saint-Etienne, which will decide who finishes fourth.
May 26, 18:32
Ivory Coast's Gervinho celebrates scoring the opening goal in the Africa Cup of Nations match against Tunisia on January 26, 2013
Lyon join Gervinho chase
Arsenal forward Gervinho is linked with a loan return to France with Lyon this summer, with Remi Garde thought to have contacted Arsene Wenger about the Ivorian.
May 26, 18:11
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang open to Paris Saint-Germain move
Saint-Etienne starlet Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang admits that Paris Saint-Germain could make a summer bid for his services as his future remains undecided.
May 26, 17:51
Radamel Falcao
Radamel Falcao set for Monaco medical
Monaco reportedly have a £51m fee accepted by Atletico Madrid to sign Colombian forward Falcao this summer.
May 26, 17:33
Remi Garde
Anthony Reveillere denies Remi Garde rift
Lyon defender Anthony Reveillere denies that he has a problem with coach Remi Garde after losing his place in the side earlier this year.
May 26, 17:13
Carl Froch
Preview:Carl Froch vs. Mikkel Kessler II
Sports Mole looks ahead to the super-middleweight unification rematch between Carl Froch and Mikkel Kessler.
May 25, 14:56
Manchester City's Carlos Tevez shows his frustration during the Manchester derby on December 9, 2012
Match Analysis: Chelsea 3-4 Manchester City
Sports Mole dissects the post-season clash between Chelsea and Manchester City in St Louis, which featured seven goals and a stoppage-time winner.
May 24, 03:16
Edin Dzeko celebrates after scoring the opener against Norwich on December 29, 2012
Live Commentary: Chelsea 3-4 Manchester City - as it happened
Sports Mole's live coverage of the post-season friendly between Chelsea and Manchester City in St Louis, Missouri.
May 24, 00:00
Danish boxer Mikkel Kessler in a press conference for his fight against Carl Froch on February 4, 2013
Mikkel Kessler: 'I'm at my peak to face Carl Froch'
Mikkel Kessler insists that he has reached his physical and mental peak ahead of Saturday's super-middleweight showdown with Carl Froch at the O2 Arena.
May 22, 04:57
Magpies boss Alan Pardew wrapped up warm on December 10, 2012
Alan Pardew fears big bids for Newcastle United players
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew admits that he faces a fight to keep his star players at St James' Park this summer.
May 22, 04:37
Paul Scholes
Paul Scholes: 'Knee injury helped force retirement'
Outgoing Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes admits that a nagging knee problem helped force his hand and confirm a decision to retire at the age of 38.
May 22, 04:20
Arsenal's Jack Wilshere following the 5-2 win over Reading on December 17, 2012
Jack Wilshere keen to regain England place
Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere admits that he is desperate to reclaim his international place and put a succession of injury problems behind him.
May 22, 04:05
Phil Neville
Phil Neville linked with senior Stoke City role
Stoke City chairman Peter Coates reportedly wants Phil Neville to take up a senior coaching position at the Britannia Stadium next season.
May 22, 03:45
Southampton's Luke Shaw on October 30, 2012
David Moyes wants Luke Shaw at Manchester United?
Manchester United manager David Moyes wants to sign Southampton teenage sensation Luke Shaw, according to reports.
May 22, 03:24
Patrice Evra and Samir Evra battle for the ball on December 9, 2012
Samir Nasri: 'Manuel Pellegrini would be good fit for Manchester City'
Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri believes that Manuel Pellegrini would be a "good fit" as manager at Eastlands.
May 22, 03:08
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
Lionel Messi: 'Neymar would be wonderful at Barcelona'
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi welcomes the club's reported interest in Brazilian international striker Neymar.
May 22, 02:54
Sergio Garcia
Sergio Garcia makes "fried chicken" Tiger Woods jibe
Sergio Garcia reportedly makes a jibe offering to serve Tiger Woods a dinner of "fried chicken" during next month's US Open at last night's European Tour awards dinner.
May 22, 02:38
Theo Walcott
Theo Walcott: 'No excuse for England failure'
Theo Walcott believes that England have no excuses left for failing to secure a place in next summer's World Cup finals.
May 22, 02:15
David Moyes and skipper Phil Neville before Everton's game with Leyton Orient on August 29, 2012
Phil Neville: 'David Moyes at Manchester United for long haul'
Phil Neville insists that David Moyes deserves to be considered ahead of short-term candidates like Jose Mourinho as the right man to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.
May 22, 02:00
Adel Taarabt sits on the ground after a missed chance
Adel Taarabt fined for repeated breaches of discipline
Queens Park Rangers reportedly fine Adel Taarabt for repeated breaches of club discipline including turning up late for training.
May 22, 01:45
Gareth Bale, Moussa Dembele
Mousa Dembele: 'Complacency cost us fourth'
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Mousa Dembele believes that the absence of a ruthless streak against smaller clubs ultimately cost his side the chance to finish fourth this season.
May 22, 01:30
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